Best Found Family Romance Audiobooks

The highest-rated romance audiobooks featuring found family, ranked by listeners. Browse 43 titles.

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The best romance audiobooks featuring the found family trope, ranked by listener and reader ratings from Audible and Goodreads.

Found Family shows up across many genres, but it plays out differently in romance — these are the highest-rated examples.

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    Forged Bonds

    Binding Words • Book 4

    by Daniel Schinhofen

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.52 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.81 Audible (1.2K)
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    Sean establishes his life in Hearthglen, taking apprentices and expanding his magical bonds while navigating city politics and social conventions.

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    Wait for It

    by Mariana Zapata

    Narrated by Callie Dalton

    4.49 ABR Score (119.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (115.9K) ★ 4.67 Audible (3.6K)
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    Luna of Mine

    The Grey Wolves • Book 8

    by Quinn Loftis

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.47 ABR Score (5.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (5.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (374)
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    Set a century before the main series, this origin story reveals how the Romanian pack's Alpha claimed his mate and his destiny during a time of werewolf upheaval.

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    Just One Drop

    The Grey Wolves • Book 3

    by Quinn Loftis

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.46 ABR Score (20.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.71 Audible (715)
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    Jennifer discovers her werewolf heritage runs deeper than anyone suspected, complicating her Romanian adventure with supernatural politics and pack dynamics.

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    Aurora's Angel

    by Emily Noon

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.45 ABR Score (6.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (2.4K)
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    Inked Babies

    Inked Brotherhood • Book 6

    by Jo Raven

    Narrated by Tad Branson, Abby Craden, Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton, Anna Riordan, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Joe Arden, Samantha Cook

    4.40 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (477)
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    The Inked Brotherhood gets their happily-ever-after with weddings and babies, while one last brother needs saving from his demons. A huge cast captures every couple's voice.

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    The Runaways

    Runaway #1-5 • Book 1

    by Devney Perry

    Narrated by Ava Erickson, Vanessa Edwin, Maxine Mitchell, Lucy Rivers, Jason Clarke, Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow

    4.36 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (538)
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    Five interconnected small-town romances follow runaways who finally find home during one transformative cross-country road trip.

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    Pucked Under

    Pucked #4.5 • Book 4

    by Helena Hunting

    Narrated by Rose Dioro, Jacob Morgan

    4.32 ABR Score (15.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (13.7K) ★ 4.63 Audible (2.0K)
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    Rose Dioro and Jacob Morgan's dual narration crackles with chemistry. The steamy banter and heat between Randy and Lily is irresistible on audio.

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    Reid

    Vested Interest • Book 4

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    4.32 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.73 Audible (894)
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    From abandoned child to prison-bound teen hacker to BAM's newest team member, Reid Matthews gets his second chance at life and love. Lane and Mitchell capture both vulnerability and technical brilliance.

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    Riven Knight

    Clifton Forge • Book 2

    by Devney Perry

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Jason Clarke

    4.28 ABR Score (24.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (23.7K) ★ 4.67 Audible (711)
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    Mitchell and Clarke's dual narration captures both sides of a romance between a woman rebuilding after family betrayals and the mechanic who becomes her anchor.

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    Sandy

    Vested Interest • Book 7

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    4.27 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.72 Audible (615)
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    True Nature

    Shape-Shifter • Book 4

    by Jae

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.27 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.83 Audible (373)
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    The Flatshare

    by Beth O'Leary

    Narrated by Carrie Hope Fletcher, Kwaku Fortune

    4.26 ABR Score (465.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (462.5K) ★ 4.54 Audible (3.0K)
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    Fletcher and Fortune's dual narration gives each POV its own heartbeat, building the kind of slow-burn chemistry you'll want to relive.

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    Maddox

    Vested Interest • Book 3

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    4.26 ABR Score (5.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.67 Audible (1.1K)
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    Savor the Moment

    Bride Quartet • Book 3

    by Nora Roberts, Angela Dawe

    Narrated by Angela Dawe

    4.25 ABR Score (63.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (62.0K) ★ 4.53 Audible (1.8K)
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    Angela Dawe nails the slow-burn tension of a childhood crush finally igniting, making this the emotional peak of the Bride Quartet.

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    Aiden

    Vested Interest • Book 2

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    4.21 ABR Score (6.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (5.3K) ★ 4.62 Audible (1.2K)
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    Haunted by his past, Aiden tries to resist the one woman who might heal him. The dual narration captures both perspectives as friendship and trauma collide with unexpected love.

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    Bed of Roses

    Bride Quartet • Book 2

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Angela Dawe

    4.21 ABR Score (69.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (68.1K) ★ 4.49 Audible (1.8K)
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    Angela Dawe brings easy warmth to the Bride Quartet's most romantic installment, making the friends-to-lovers slow burn between Emma and Jack feel genuinely lived-in.

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    The Complete Sinful Men Collection

    Sinful Men #1-5 • Book 1

    by Lauren Blakely

    Narrated by Andi Arndt, Joe Arden, Emma Wilder, Teddy Hamilton, Ava Erickson, Zachary Webber, Vanessa Edwin, Sebastian York, Samantha Cook, Scott Brick

    4.21 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (478) ★ 4.73 Audible (779)
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    Five books follow different couples while a continuous mystery connects this family saga of high-stakes romantic suspense. Ten narrators including Andi Arndt and Joe Arden bring distinct voices to each explosive romance while maintaining the overarching thriller elements.

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    The Devil's Dust Boxed Set

    Devil's Dust • Book 1

    by M.N. Forgy

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    4.20 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (489) ★ 4.67 Audible (1.2K)
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    Shadow Hunt

    Midnight Hunters • Book 6

    by L.L. Raand

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell

    4.19 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (729) ★ 4.8 Audible (331)
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    Alpha werewolf politics collide with supernatural conspiracy as Sylvan hunts the mysterious Shadow Lords threatening her pack. Maxine Mitchell captures both Sylvan's fierce leadership and the intimate Pack dynamics with compelling intensity.

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    Guardian

    Rylee Adamson #6.5 • Book 6

    by Shannon Mayer

    Narrated by Bradley Smith, Chris Davenport, Chris Genebach, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Jeff Baker, Karen Novack, Megan Poppy, Nora Achrati, Darius Johnson, Ian Russell

    4.17 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (4.2K) ★ 4.75 Audible (53)
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    Eleven narrators create genuine ensemble chemistry in this compact novella, making it feel less like a story and more like a full-cast audio drama.

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    The Wilder Brothers Collection

    The Wilder Brothers #0.5-2

    by Carrie Ann Ryan

    Narrated by Jacob Morgan, Emma Wilder, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    4.13 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (751) ★ 4.62 Audible (281)
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    Ten military brothers start over in a new town, meeting ten women who won't back down from protecting what they love.

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    Unscripted With Mila

    Vested Interest: ABC Corp • Book 6

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, John Lane

    4.12 ABR Score (938 ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (873) ★ 4.86 Audible (65)
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    A reclusive writer meets an actor who hides behind his roles in this opposites-attract romance. Maxine Mitchell and John Lane capture the vulnerability beneath both characters' protective facades.

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    The Switch

    by Beth O'Leary

    Narrated by Alison Steadman, Daisy Edgar-Jones

    4.11 ABR Score (151.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (150.5K) ★ 4.47 Audible (1.3K)
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    Steadman and Edgar-Jones nail the grandmother-granddaughter dynamic with warmth and comic timing that makes this生活swap pure joy to listen to. Hmm, let me fix that - a character slipped in there. Steadman and Edgar-Jones nail the grandmother-granddaughter dynamic with warmth and comic timing that makes this life-swap pure joy to listen to.

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    Leo

    Sign of Love • Book 1

    by Mia Sheridan

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden

    4.11 ABR Score (45.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (43.0K) ★ 4.46 Audible (2.4K)
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    Childhood sweethearts torn apart by adoption reunite as adults carrying old wounds and new complications. The dual narration by Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden captures both perspectives beautifully.

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    The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After

    Bridgertons #1.5-8.5; 8.6 • Book 9

    by Julia Quinn

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.06 ABR Score (56.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (55.2K) ★ 4.44 Audible (1.1K)
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    Pure dessert for Bridgerton fans. Eight bonus epilogues revisiting every couple, with Langton's warm narration tying the whole family together.

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    She Gets That from Me

    by Robin Wells

    Narrated by Thérèse Plummer, Abby Craden, Mark Deakins, Cynthia Darlow

    4.04 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (968) ★ 4.6 Audible (284)
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    Jones

    by Gerri Hill

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.03 ABR Score (999 ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (670) ★ 4.63 Audible (329)
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    A deadly girls' weekend in Port Aransas puts Detective Quinn Stewart and Nina Evans on the trail of a friend's double life and hidden enemies.

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    Natural Family Disasters (Shape-Shifter)

    Shape-Shifter #1.1-1.4 • Book 2

    by Jae

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.00 ABR Score (785 ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (721) ★ 4.8 Audible (64)
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    Five glimpses into Griffin and Jorie's shapeshifter world tackle the comedy of feline bonding time, family dinners, and supernatural relationship dynamics. These bite-sized stories pack relationship humor into perfectly digestible episodes.

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    HOWL: Home of the Wayward Lovers

    I Heart Sapphfic Pride Collection • Book 7

    by Lucy Bexley

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    3.99 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (999) ★ 4.8 Audible (41)
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    Lou's struggling Boston queer bar faces closure until new employee Clem accidentally sabotages a crucial investment deal. Craden captures both the comedy and the real stakes of community spaces disappearing.

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    Gold Team Box Set 1, Books 1-3

    Gold Team Series • Book 1

    by Riley Edwards

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Lee Samuels

    3.98 ABR Score (466 ratings)
    ★ 4.71 Goodreads (444) ★ 4.77 Audible (22)
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    Three full romantic suspense novels featuring overprotective military heroes facing everything from Saudi princes to cyber warfare. Maxine Mitchell and Lee Samuels create distinct voices for the Gold Team's high-stakes world of romance and danger.

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    Vision in White

    Bride Quartet • Book 1

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Emily Durante

    3.98 ABR Score (146.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (144.1K) ★ 4.21 Audible (2.3K)
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    Durante brings infectious warmth to four best friends running a wedding business - the perfect comfort listen to kick off a beloved quartet.

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    Ride Hard

    Raven Riders • Book 1

    by Laura Kaye

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    3.96 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (5.4K) ★ 4.42 Audible (313)
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    Motorcycle club president Dare Kenyon's loyalty code gets tested when terrified Haven arrives seeking protection from unknown threats. This gritty biker romance explores found family bonds within outlaw brotherhood traditions.

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    Luck

    Eventing • Book 4

    by Natalie Keller Reinert

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    3.95 ABR Score (650 ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (638) ★ 4.75 Audible (12)
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    Jules and Pete rebuild from nothing, living in a horse trailer while pursuing their eventing dreams through sheer determination and borrowed training facilities. Barrie Kreinik captures both the sport's technical demands and the emotional stakes of starting over.

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    The Lost & Found Box Set

    Lost & Found #0.5-5

    by Catherine Cowles

    Narrated by Jason Clarke, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Andi Arndt, Ava Erickson, Maxine Mitchell, Zachary Webber, Joe Arden

    3.94 ABR Score (203 ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (126) ★ 4.81 Audible (77)
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    Complete small-town romance series plus exclusive bonus content follows a found family through steamy relationships and suspenseful mysteries. The powerhouse narrator lineup - including Jason Clarke and Andi Arndt - ensures each book gets distinct voices.

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    Magical Midlife Love

    Leveling Up [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 4

    by K.F. Breene, Karen Novack, Danny Gavigan, Scott McCormick, Elias Khalil, Wayne Legette, Nora Achrati, R.J. Bayley, Joey Sourlis, Michael Glenn, Rayner Gabriel, Kay Eluvian

    Narrated by full cast, RJ Bayley, Wayne LeGette, Michael Glenn, Danny Gavigan, Scott McCormick, Rayner Gabriel, Joey Sourlis, Kay Eluvian, Nora Achrati, Karen Novack, Elias Khalil

    3.94 ABR Score (297 ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (246) ★ 4.88 Audible (51)
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    Jessie's Ivy House team needs more firepower when hosting a powerful neighboring mage becomes a test of strength rather than diplomacy. The full cast brings the ensemble dynamics to vivid life.

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    Magical Midlife Invasion

    Leveling Up [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 3

    by K.F. Breene, Karen Novack, Danny Gavigan, Marni Penning, Michael John Casey, R.J. Bayley, Bradley Foster Smith, Kay Eluvian, Ryan Dalusung, Danny Montooth, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Nora Achrati

    Narrated by Marni Penning, full cast, Ryan Dalusung, RJ Bayley, Bradley Foster Smith, Nora Achrati, Danny Montooth, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Michael John Casey, Danny Gavigan, Karen Novack, Kay Eluvian

    3.91 ABR Score (241 ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (187) ★ 4.85 Audible (54)
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    Full cast dramatization captures the chaos when Jessie's non-magical parents visit her supernatural household, unaware of the flying lessons and magical crew living there.

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    Home

    Eventing • Book 7

    by Natalie Keller Reinert

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    3.90 ABR Score (400 ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (392) ★ 4.88 Audible (8)
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    Jules's search for a permanent home with her horses reaches its emotional conclusion as Barrie Kreinik captures equestrian life's challenges.

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    Gold, Girls, and Glory

    Gold Girls and Glory • Book 1

    by Hondo Jinx

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    3.84 ABR Score (357 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (5) ★ 4.53 Audible (352)
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    Andrea Parsneau guides listeners through Dan's college-meets-RPG adventure as he wields a talking sword against fraternity gnolls and campus-based dungeons.

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    Road Queens

    by MaryJanice Davidson

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    3.70 ABR Score (334 ratings)
    ★ 3.7 Goodreads (319) ★ 4 Audible (15)
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    Three estranged friends reunite when their domestic violence survivor rescue operation leads to murder accusations. Barrie Kreinik's performance captures the biker camaraderie and dark humor.

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    Cottonwood Cove Box Set

    Cottonwood Cove Series • Book 1

    by Laura Pavlov

    Narrated by Connor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright, Andi Arndt, Tor Thom, Erin Mallon, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell, Jacob Morgan, Emma Wilder

    3.69 ABR Score (27 ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (12) ★ 4.73 Audible (15)
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    Five Reynolds siblings find love in this lakeside Montana town, each story narrated by romance favorites like Andi Arndt and Connor Crais who know exactly how to handle small-town charm and family dynamics.

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    Deathly Delinquency

    Gang of Ghouls [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 4

    by Eva Chase

    Narrated by Rana Kay, Robb Moreira, Scott McCormick, Arden Wannall, full cast, Nora Achrati, Taylor Coan, Kelly Baskin, Stephon Walker, Wyn Delano, Steve Wannall, Danny Gavigan

    3.65 ABR Score (30 ratings)
    ★ 3.5 Goodreads (22) ★ 4.25 Audible (8)
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    Full cast production captures the fury of a woman whose resurrected gangster lovers face destruction while battling a family of supernatural monsters.

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    The Malone Brothers Collection

    The Malone Brothers

    by K. Bromberg

    Narrated by Andi Arndt, Sebastian York, Grace Grant, Zachary Webber, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    3.41 ABR Score (1 ratings)
    ★ 5 Goodreads (1)

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